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Boat Paints

Paint for boats is formulated to perform in a myriad of environments and to adhere to vastly different materials. Sailboat paint encompasses hull and bottom paint as well as varnish for wood surfaces. Outboard boat owners most likely will need boat paint to touch up their motor while many powerboats feature nonskid boat paint on many surfaces for safety. Defender offers all types of boat paint.

There is a boat paint for every application ? make sure you use the right one!

Marine-grade paints are formulated specially to adhere to different materials and surfaces while withstanding moisture, UV exposure, and even submersion in water. Surface preparation is always a key in successfully applying boat paint but confirming the material that will be painted is the most important. Boat paint manufacturers have developed paints for boats that will cover aluminum, wood, and fiberglass, but these are three different boat coatings and are not interchangeable.

Read the directions, please.

Yes, there is an art to spraying boat paint. The more practice the better a painter will become but painting your own boat if you do not expect a professional job, is certainly something any boat owner can try. Prep work is key, but there is one other important factor in using boat paint. Read the can! Not every boat paint manufacturer mixes their paints, accelerators, and reducers in the same ratios so take the time to read the instructions and know what they mean. Before mixing, if there are any questions, contact the experts at Defender Marine for more insight.

Strip it down, then build it up

Removing old coatings is the best start for a satisfying paint project. Whether old varnish or bottom paint, taking the boat back to its original surface offers the best environment for proper boat paint adhesion. Stripped of paint, the boat may reveal the need for wood repair, fillers, or fairing compound to prepare and smooth the surface before painting. Defender Marine offers a full line of paint strippers as well as primers, sealers, and surface repair and preparation compounds. Safety equipment, caulk, tape, and all types of applicators are also available; thoroughly review your project and chosen boat paint to create an accurate list of materials before the boat painting project starts.

Paint & Painting Supplies

ArroWorthy Tradesman Polyester Paint Brush

Epifanes 2-Part Polyurethane Spray Thinner - 1000 mL - PUTS.1000

ArroWorthy Microfiber Paint Roller Cover

WPT Bronze Wool Pads

Teakdecking Systems Replacement Sanding Strips - 231-045

Seachoice Shield Premium Multi-Season Ablative Paint

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Primer - Off-White - D8002Q

BoatLIFE Life-Calk Solvent & Cleaner - 1056

Alexseal R5070 Topcoat Reducer Fast

ArroWorthy Mini Roller Kit (10-Pack) - AW GLK KIT

ArroWorthy Mighty Mini Woven Roller Kit - 4-WLS-K

ArroWorthy Silky Mohair Blend Roller Cover - 7PBM

ArroWorthy Tradesman Roller & Tray Set - 9SS

ArroWorthy Paint-Mate All Purpose Roller Cover

Awlgrip Standard Epoxy Spray Reducer

Awlgrip Awlwood MA Spray Reducer - T0202/1QTUS

Mirka Dry Guide Coat

Mirka Vacuum Hose & Adapter - 13' - MIN6519411

ArroWorthy 1500 Chip

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 7" - RF200-7

ArroWorthy Paint Mixer/Blender - M1011GAL

Epifanes Mini Roller Handles for Mini Roller Covers

KiwiGrip Roller Brush - KG-102-04

Propspeed Commercial Kit - PSCKIT

Seachoice Ultimate Defense High Copper Antifouling Paint

WPT Stainless Steel Wool Pads

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 Converter - White - C1617

Alexseal Super Build 302 Accelerator - A4030

Awlgrip Cold Cure Primer Accelerator - M3066P

3M Marine Tack Cloth - 051144-03192

ArroWorthy Roller Frame - 9" - RF200-9

ArroWorthy Plastic Paint Roller Tray - 4" - 4RWT-P

Epifanes Rubbed Effect Water-Based Interior Varnish - AMV.1000

Seachoice Acetone - 1 Quart - 90811

Moeller Color Vision High Heat Acrylic Lacquer Engine Paint

Alexseal Protective Primer 161 - White - P1610

Mirka Gold PSA Link Roll Disks

3M Marine Synthetic Abrasive Pad

ArroWorthy Paint Tray Liners - RM 410

ArroWorthy Pro-Line Mighty-Mini Glossdel Lintless Roller Covers (2-Pack) - 4-GL3T/P

ArroWorthy White Pearl White China Bristle Brush

ArroWorthy Blue Dolphin Aluminum Oxide Sanding Discs - 5"

MAS Epoxies Bristol Finish Satin Additive - BF-SAT8

Klean-Strip Odorless Mineral Spirits

LifeSafe Soft Textured Vinyl Non-Skid Strips

Moeller Sandable Spray Primer

Awlgrip High Build Epoxy Converter - D3002Q

Star Brite Detail Brush with Plastic Handle

About Paint & Painting Supplies

Boat Paints

There is a boat paint for every application ? make sure you use the right one!

Read the directions, please.

Strip it down, then build it up

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